One day in the kitchen our second oldest son picked up a mango off the counter and asked me:
‘Mom… what is the purpose of this?’
I thought maybe he was trying to dispose of it.. throw it in the chicken scrap bucket or the garbage
So I launched into a Save The Mango Campaign
‘Well they’re very good for you! They contain vitamin C and potassium..’
And he said ‘But what is the purpose of this?’
He is holding the mango up in the air, his fist wrapped nonchalantly around it (this can only be done by a 17ish or older boy who has gained his man hands)
So I throw out some more Mango defense: ‘They have fiber, and prebiotics, and antioxidants!’
‘But what is the purpose?’
‘Uhh… they can help fight sickness and disease, they help fight constipation, they are tasty and good for your mood!’
Then he turned to his girlfriend and said:
‘Does your mom do this?’